Robert the Bruce

Who was he?

Well, for starters, he is a ruler which the history books remember; many regard Robert the Bruce as being Scotland's most successful monarch. He was a nobleman from the south west of the country, who gained his nation's crown and won the country independence in the early 14th century.

Discover the filming locations that featured in the Netflix blockbuster Outlaw King and visit the historic places that Robert the Bruce would have known in real life, including Dunfermline Abbey, Bannockburn Battlefield and St Andrews Cathedral.

Uncover his life and legacy

Want to get to know the man behind the legend? There's no better way to find out more about this King of Scots than by following in his footsteps.

Explore historic buildings, medieval abbeys, ruins, battlefields and caves across Scotland which played an important role in his life and see monuments dedicated to his memory. You can discover his homeland, Dumfries & Galloway, as well as other places he had connections with across the counry.